Atticus

Atticus - A very unique male name

Atticus appeared on the charts for the first time in 1995 on position #2228. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Atticus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Atticus? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Atticus. The baby boy name Atticus was given to 1,190 baby boys in 2025, ranking #280 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,232 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Atticus peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 262.

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Atticus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Atticus is currently topping the baby name charts in Alaska at position #86 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #931.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Atticus is where you live.

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Atticus origin and meaning

Latin, from Greek

'From Attica' — the Latin form of Greek Attikos, belonging to the region of Athens

Atticus was a Roman name meaning a man of Attica; its most famous ancient bearer was Cicero's friend Titus Pomponius Atticus. In America the name entered the data only in 1995, and its whole career is owed to Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (1960), the moral centre of the novel. It peaked in 2021 and holds near #280.

Attested etymology

Atticus is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Atticus, pop culture references for the name Atticus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Atticus

We've found the following names that sound similar to Atticus, sorted by popularity.

Atsushi / Ayodeji / Atiksh / Addis / Attikus /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Atticus

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Atticus a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Atticus?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AT-ih-kus · /ˈætɪkəs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Atticus Finch — Lawyer hero of Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird (Fictional, 1960) Fictional
• Atticus Ross — British composer and Nine Inch Nails member, Oscar winner for The Social Network score (b. 1968) Contemporary

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Why parents choose it

Atticus is chosen almost entirely for Atticus Finch — integrity, calm and a Southern literary glow in one name.

Worth knowing

• The Finch association is total: expect Mockingbird comments, and note the character's more complicated portrayal in Go Set a Watchman divided some fans.